By Rangarirai Shanyurai
Four people died and seven others were injured when a Toyota Wish carrying 11 passengers veered off the road at the 293-kilometer peg along the Masvingo-Mutare Road on April 14.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the accident, which occurred on April 14, 2025, at approximately 09:30, via its official X handle.
“We confirm a fatal road traffic accident that occurred at the 293-kilometer peg along Masvingo-Mutare Road on April 14 at around 09:30. Four people were killed, and seven others were injured when a Toyota Wish with 11 passengers on board veered off the road, overturned, and landed on its wheels. The bodies of the victims were taken to Masvingo Provincial Hospital mortuary for postmortem, while the injured are admitted at the same hospital,” the post read.
In a separate incident, the police are investigating a fire that occurred at a house along West Road, Tshovani, Chiredzi, on April 13. One person was burnt beyond recognition. The police are still assessing the extent of the damage to the affected families as inquiries continue.
